Knife design question

[Monofletch]

I hope it is okay to post this here in the general section.......

I just bought one of these knives. I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer!! Can someone please tell me why they all have these 2 little cut outs? What are they for?

Thank you.

 

[CWL]

Aside from being commonly called a "cho" by English -speakers, the design intent has been lost over time and there are many explanations offered, take your pick:

From Wikipedia.

Kukri blades usually have a notch (kauda, kaudi, kaura, or cho) at the base of the blade. Various reasons are given for this, both practical and ceremonial: that it makes blood and sap drop off the blade rather than running onto the handle; that it delineates the end of the blade whilst sharpening; that it is a symbol representing a cow foot, or Shiva (Brigade of Gurkhas). The notch may also represent the teats of a cow, a reminder that the kukri should not be used to kill a cow, an animal revered and worshipped as goddess throughout Nepal.

Actually the "or Shiva (Brigade of Gurkhas)" is incorrect. The notch may represent Shiva's Trident. Shiva is a Hindu god who wielded a trident. He was/is a real badass and is known as "the Destroyer".

Others will quip in and add more.

 

[9blades]

I would love to know as we'll iv wonderd for a long time my best guess whas Decorative Because iv seen a lot of the older more Utilitarian kukris without the two notches.
Love to hear more thanks!

 

[Monofletch]

Killing cows with a big knife. I think my 4570 would be a better choice!! LOL!